In preparation for the appearance of the baby, parents think about what should be purchased in the first place. Despite the fact that today many people use disposable diapers, to this day the presence of diapers in the house is mandatory.
Many believe that children should be worn freely: in pants and blouses from birth. And swaddling is a relic of the past. However, even with this opinion,
it is imperative to stock up on
diapers. They are useful to the baby as sheets, they can be laid on a
changing table, used as towels, and you can’t do without them when going to the doctor.
Types of Diapers
Today, stores sell a huge amount of all kinds of diapers. They are thin (for hot days) and warm (for cold time). Cotton dries quickly, but flannel ones absorb better. If we talk about colors, then their range is simply unlimited.
However, the most important parameter when choosing is the diaper size. It all depends
from what purpose they will be used. If parents plan to swaddle their baby long enough, they should give preference to larger sizes. If adults prefer to use disposable diapers, and put diapers in the crib, you can get by with smaller items.
The size of a standard diaper sold in all stores is usually 70 to 100 centimeters. But such instances turn out to be small if the baby is swaddled for several months. For these purposes, a diaper size of approximately 120 by 120 centimeters is required. In stores, these almost never happen. Therefore, you will have to purchase fabric and sew them yourself.
There are several advantages of sewing diapers at home:
- you can choose the color and quality of the fabric from a wide range in accordance with your tastes and preferences;
- such diapers will cost much cheaper than factory ones;
- the diaper size can be independently varied.
When choosing a fabric, it is important to pay attention to its softness: it should be as pleasant and safe as possible for the delicate skin of the baby. Seams should not be rough. Some advise not to cut the diapers at all, treating the crumbling edges with an overlock or zigzag seam.
The necessary number of diapers
Young parents wonder how many diapers should be bought. There can be no single answer. It all depends on the opinions of adults.
If you plan to swaddle your baby, you should stock up on a large number of diapers so that they have time to dry out. The diaper size in this case should be large enough. If the child will spend most of the time in disposable diapers, five to ten pieces will suffice. They are useful when going to the doctor for bedding with air baths.
So, you have learned about what size diapers should be. Large ones are useful for swaddling, bedding, while small ones will be convenient to wipe the baby after washing, feeding. By the way, they can be cut from old bedding, because it is usually very soft.